Catalyzing

Catalyzing is the Catalyst blog, bringing together and amplifying diverse voices that share Catalyst’s mission to expand opportunities for women and business. Catalyzing reflects the wide range of opinions, ideas, and experiences of Catalyst employees, incorporating perspectives from our offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. It also features non-Catalyst industry leaders, experts, and academics committed to changing workplaces and lives. Get the RSS feed.

Catalyzing

Happy Pride, everyone! Every June, we remember the 1969 Stonewall Riots where LGBT activists fought back against police harassment. LGBT people are still not fully equal under the law, but these 10 amazing individuals took great strides to get them a little bit closer.

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When I was younger, I went through an exploration period in my quest to find where I would fit in. My parents signed me up for ballet classes, but tutus and demi-pliés weren’t my thing. I also had a few sessions with an acting coach because they thought that I could be the next Disney kid, but...

June 23, 2015 by Brandee Sanders

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As we celebrate Father’s Day in the United States, Canada, the UK, Japan, and some parts of Europe, Catalyst would like to honor dads around the world! Fathers are having a powerful impact, helping to challenge the status quo and #DisruptTheDefault for their daughters and sons. At Catalyst we...

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Being one’s authentic and beautiful self can often be a difficult and challenging journey. The story of guest blogger, John LaVeck is, unfortunately, not an uncommon one, but one Catalyst is privileged to share—particularly during LGBT Pride month.

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I graduated from college nearly three years ago and subsequently entered what is commonly called “the real world.” Up until this point in my life, the “leader” in any given situation had always been obvious. It was the person with the title, the ultimate responsibility, the power. And I was used...

June 4, 2015 by Tory Paez

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Our President & Chief Executive OfficerDeborah Gillisis the fourth President inCatalyst’s52-year history. In honor of LGBT Pride Month, we are using June’s column to share Deborah’s personal experience with LGBT advocacy and her advice on how to be an ally in this critical area.

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In April we heard from Sandra Stuart, on how to get your resume the attention it needs. She told how her Women on Board® mentor Sarah Raiss helped her tap into contacts at executive search firms. This month, Sarah Raiss tells why networking is so important to becoming known by those who can help...